Program Director (PT or OT) - Long-Term Acute Care Hospital
Full-time
Wage scale: $114,400 -$131,040 per year
Supportive Leadership, Superior Outcomes, Career Advancement
Your experience matters
At Kindred Hospital South Bay Gardena, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Program Director joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you'll contribute
The incumbent shall be responsible for the total operation of the rehabilitation program. The incumbent plans, directs and coordinates program activities to ensure that company and client goals are met. The incumbent shall also be accountable for and contribute to program development, quality improvement and problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion.
- Lead program staffing, team supervision, and staff development across the interdisciplinary team.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and quality care practices.
- Drive operational efficiency, including oversight of budgets, referrals, and admissions processes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and promote a high level of customer service.
- Support quality management initiatives and participate in safety and performance improvement activities.
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we are looking for:
We are seeking a candidate with a current California license as a Physical Therapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist (OT), along with demonstrated leadership experience in a healthcare or human services setting. Additional qualifications include:
- Proven management experience and/or a strong rehabilitation background
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Experience working with a geriatric or disabled population (preferred)
- Reliable transportation
- Proficiency with computers and current technology
About us
Kindred Hospital South Bay Gardena is a 54-bed LTACH hospital located in Gardena, California, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.
EEOC Statement
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Skills Required
- Current California license as a Physical Therapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Demonstrated leadership experience in a healthcare or human services setting
- Proven management experience and/or strong rehabilitation background
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Experience working with a geriatric or disabled population
- Reliable transportation
- Proficiency with computers and current technology
What We Do
LifePoint Health® is a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier®. Through our subsidiaries, we provide quality inpatient, outpatient and post-acute services close to home. LifePoint owns and operates community hospitals, regional health systems, physician practices, outpatient centers, and post-acute facilities in 29 states. We are the sole community healthcare provider in the majority of the non-urban communities our facilities serve. More information about the Company, which is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, can be found on our website, www.LifePointHealth.net. All references to "LifePoint," "LifePoint Health," or the "Company" refer to LifePoint Health, Inc. or its affiliates. PHYSICIAN OPPORTUNITIES To learn more about practice opportunities available at facilities affiliated with LifePoint Health, visit http://www.lifepointgoodlife.com or call 1-866-864-2680. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES To learn more about career opportunities available at facilities affiliated with LifePoint Health, visit http://www.lifepointhealth.net/careers/career-opportunities/
